Top-10 Most Clicked Livingston Stories in May

High-Speed Chase Ensues After 6 Cars Targeted in Spree

There were four car break-ins and two cars stolen, one of which led Livingston police officers on a high-speed chase, on May 24, according to authorities. 

Livingston Taxes Jump 5.7% in $44.5M Budget

Livingston municipal taxes will jump more than 5 percent this year primarily due to more than $2 million in unpaid taxes from a single taxpayer. 

Cops: Hotel Employee's Quick Thinking Leads to Arrest

A call to police by a Westminster Hotel housekeeper — and a video the woman shot on her iPhone — led police to arrest a man in the attempted burglary of a laptop and cell phone from a pick-up truck, said Livingston Police Det. Sgt. Anthony Dippold.

Saint Barnabas Hospital unveiled the new entrance to its emergency services department this month and dedicated it to the man who was instrumental in building it into the largest health care system in New Jersey. 

Police Arrest Man in Macy's Theft Attempt

Livingston Police arrested a man attempting to steal earrings from a jewelry case at the Macy's at the Livingston Mall at the end of April, said Det. Sgt. Anthony Dippold.

Livingston Board of Ed. Appoints New Superintendent

The Livingston School District has a new superintendent. 

The Board of Education appointed John Alfieri as district superintendent. Alfieri will have a five-year contract with an annual salary of $167,500.

Livingston High Moves Up in Newsweek Rankings

Livingston High School was ranked among the top 150 best high schools in the country, according to Newsweek and The Daily Beast. 

Livingston High School Athletes Walk the Runway at Fashion Show

Livingston High School students were dressed to the nines on May 14 as they took to the runway for the annual Lancers Fashion Show. 

Sweet Basil's Restaurant Gets Favorable Write Up in NY Times

Less than a year after moving to Livingston, Sweet Basil's Cafe and Grill was featured in The New York Times this month.

Next time parents let their child stay home from school or write that tardy note, they should think twice. 

The Board of Education introduced changes to the district’s tardiness and absence policies at Livingston High School this month.